Maldivian man arrested for rape of 13-year-old girl
19 May 2010, 6:01 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
A 53-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in Addu Atoll Hithadhoo was arrested today.
Police Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody after the case was reported to the police.
Shiyam declined to divulge further information regarding the case.
Local daily Haveeru reported today that the girl had a mental disorder.
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